The Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons
Facial fillers are a powerful, non-surgical option for restoring volume, smoothing wrinkles, and enhancing facial contours. Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons (FSPS) members use advanced techniques and high-quality products to deliver natural-looking, rejuvenating results tailored to your nonsurgical goals.
Andrew H. Rosenthal, MD, FACS
Facial fillers are injectable treatments that add volume to the face, smooth lines, and enhance facial features. They are most commonly used to restore youthful contours lost due to aging, weight loss, or genetics. The majority of fillers today with brand names such as Juvederm, Restylane, Versa, and RHA are made from hyaluronic acid (HA). HA is a naturally found occurring substance in the body, although the majority of these injectables are made synthetically. They all have slightly different properties for different areas and purposes. Your surgeon will be able to customize your filler choices to your needs. Another common injectable treatment often thought of as a filler, which isn’t really a filler, is poly-L-lactic acid (Sculptra). This product has small microspheres which stimulate your body’s own collagen production over time in order to enhance volume.
These fillers—such as Juvederm®, Restylane®, and RHA®—mimic the body’s natural hyaluronic acid, and also water which helps plump the skin and underlying tissues. They are ideal for lips, cheeks, nasolabial folds, tear troughs, and fine lines. HA fillers can be reversed with an enzyme called hyaluronidase.
Sculptra works by stimulating your body’s own collagen production over time. Unlike HA fillers, it doesn’t provide immediate volume but gradually builds it over weeks to months. It’s often used for hollow cheeks, temples, jawline definition, and overall facial rejuvenation.
You may be a good candidate for facial fillers if you:
Your FSPS surgeon will assess your facial anatomy and discuss your goals. Together, you’ll determine which filler—or combination of fillers—is best suited to meet your needs.
Facial fillers are typically performed in the office. The treatment takes 15–45 minutes, depending on the number of areas addressed. Most HA fillers contain lidocaine to improve comfort.
Patients can usually return to normal activities immediately. Mild swelling, redness, or bruising may occur but typically resolves within a few days.
HA filler results are immediate and typically last 6–18 months depending on the area treated and product used. Sculptra results build gradually over 4–6 weeks with effects lasting 2 years or more. Maintenance treatments can extend your results.
All injectable procedures carry some risk. These include bruising, swelling, asymmetry, lumps, infection, or in rare cases, vascular complications. Choosing an experienced FSPS surgeon can significantly reduces risk and increase aesthetic precision and safety.
Prices vary depending on the product, amount used, and treatment area. Your surgeon will provide a customized quote during your consultation.
Discomfort is minimal. Many fillers contain numbing agents, and your surgeon may apply topical anesthetic as well.
No. HA fillers are temporary and gradually absorbed by the body. Sculptra stimulates collagen for longer-lasting, but still temporary, results.
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